The best of Frank Underwood's ruthless advice from 'House of Cards'

By Neha Prakash, Mashable

Posted:
02/19/2014 09:12:04 AM MST

Boy, Frank Underwood, do you have a way with words. The viciously-cutthroat protagonist of Netflix's hit political thriller House of Cards often breaks the fourth wall to provide viewers with merciless advice.

Some of his more inspiring gems:

“Shake with your right hand but hold a rock with your left.”

“The road to power is paved with hypocrisy and casualties. Never regret.”

No one can deny that Underwood's manipulative and vengeful persona, paired with his eloquent words of wisdom have made him one of the most quotable characters in recent television history. So it's fitting that Digg has compiled some of Underwood's most ruthless life lessons into one motivational video.

Anyone else think Underwood should pen a self-help book or keynote a few graduation ceremonies? Yeah, us neither.

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